[Page 8] Top 1,937 Need-based Scholarships in February 2025
Updated Feb 15, 2025Apply below to the best Need-based Scholarships in February 2025.
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Community Foundation of Mendocino County Scholarships
Mendocino County • California • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of Mendocino County offers over $380,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $20,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Battle Creek Community Foundation Scholarships
Battle Creek • Springfield • Emmett • Michigan
Battle Creek Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students based on merit, need, or activities. High winning chances!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region's scholarships
Danville • Pittsylvania County • Halifax County • Caswell County • Virginia • North Carolina • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region offers $2,000+ scholarships for local high school graduates in Virginia and North Carolina.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Adult Scholarships
Macon County
Adult Scholarships offer up to $2,500 for Macon County residents aged 22+ to support nontraditional students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region's scholarships
Appleton • Neenah • Menasha • Kaukauna • Wisconsin • Freshmen
The Community Foundation offers $1.4M in scholarships to Fox Valley students. High chances to win! Average award: $2,700.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
AgCountry Farm Credit Services High School Scholarship
Minnesota • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Agriculture • Agricultural Science • Freshmen
AgCountry Farm Credit Services offers $1,000 scholarships for high school seniors pursuing agriculture careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Grays Harbor Community Foundation Scholarships
Grays Harbor County • Washington • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grays Harbor Community Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships to 400 local students annually, with an average award of $2,000.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama Scholarships
DeKalb County • Cherokee County • Etowah County • Calhoun County • St. Clair County • Cleburne County • Talladega County • Clay County • Randolph County • Jackson County • Marshall County • Limestone County • Bartow County • Floyd County • Gordon County • Paulding County • Polk County • Alabama • Georgia • High school
The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama offers over 45 scholarships, with awards up to $32,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Hillsdale County Community Foundation Scholarships
Hillsdale County • Michigan
Hillsdale County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $3,000 for local students pursuing higher education.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Thurgood Marshall Scholarship
Criminal Justice • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores
Annual Thurgood Marshall Scholarship offers $2,000 for Criminal Justice students with financial need and community service.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Mecosta County Community Foundation Scholarships
Mecosta County • Michigan • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Mecosta County Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students to support tuition and educational expenses. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Macon County Scholarships
Macon County • Illinois • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Apply for scholarships from the Community Foundation of Macon County. Local students can win up to $10,000 with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
San Angelo Area Foundation Scholarships
Glasscock County • Sterling County • Coke County • Runnels County • Reagan County • Irion County • Tom Green County • Concho County • McCulloch County • San Saba County • Crockett County • Schleicher County • Menard County • Mason County • Llano County • Sutton County • Kimble County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
San Angelo Area Foundation offers $1M+ in scholarships annually to local students with a single application process.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of South Lake Scholarships
Lake County • Florida • Freshmen
The Community Foundation of South Lake offers scholarships up to $2,500 for local students. Apply now for a high chance of winning!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan Scholarships
Alcona County • Alpena County • Montmorency County • Presque Isle County • Michigan • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan offers $500+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Scranton Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Scranton • Pennsylvania • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Scranton Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
American Welding Society Scholarship
Other Trades/Crafts
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Cape Cod Foundation Scholarships
Barnstable County • Dukes County • Nantucket County • Massachusetts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Cape Cod Foundation offers over $900,000 in scholarships annually, with awards up to $40,000 for local students.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Community Foundation of Western PA & Eastern Ohio Scholarships
Mercer County • Trumbull County • Lawrence County • Pennsylvania • Ohio • Freshmen
Over 200 scholarships available for local students in Western PA & Eastern OH, with awards starting at $250. High chances to win!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Spectrum Scholarship Program
Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Literature • Digital Communications/Media • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
Spectrum Scholarship Program offers up to $5,000 for diverse students in library and information studies programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Community Foundation of Abilene Scholarships
Taylor County • Jones County • Nolan County • Callahan County • Coleman County • Brown County • Comanche County • Eastland County • Fisher County • Haskell County • Knox County • Mitchell County • Runnels County • Scurry County • Kent County • Texas • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Community Foundation of Abilene offers scholarships up to $5,000 for local students pursuing college education. Apply online now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Schuylkill Area Community Foundation Scholarships
Schuylkill County • Pennsylvania • Freshmen
The Schuylkill Area Community Foundation offers scholarships for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Greater Seattle (WA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated College Scholarship
King County • Snohomish County • Kitsap County • Clallam County • Jefferson County • Washington • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen
The Greater Seattle Chapter of The Links offers a $500 scholarship for African American undergraduates in need of financial support.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Crown Point Community Foundation Scholarships
Crown Point • Winfield • Cedar Lake • Lowell • Indiana
Crown Point Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,400 for local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Career & Technical Education Scholarship
Service • Military • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation offers up to $10,000 for children of Marines pursuing non-degree certificate programs.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
FAQ for need-based scholarships
To write a strong application for need-based scholarships, clearly articulate your financial need, highlight your academic and extracurricular achievements, and ensure your essays are well-written and free of errors.
Need-based scholarships can cover various expenses, including tuition, fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.
To apply for need-based scholarships, you typically need to fill out an application form, provide financial documentation, and sometimes submit essays or personal statements. Check specific requirements on platforms like Mos.
It's best to start applying for need-based scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or as soon as you decide to pursue higher education.
Yes, you can apply for multiple need-based scholarships to increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your education.
While some need-based scholarships may consider academic performance, many focus primarily on financial need, so a high GPA is not always a requirement.
Eligibility criteria for need-based scholarships typically include demonstrating financial need, being enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited institution, and sometimes maintaining a certain academic standing.
Yes, need-based scholarships are legitimate financial aid options offered by various organizations, institutions, and foundations to support students in need.
You can find need-based scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which provides a comprehensive database of available scholarships tailored to your needs.
Need-based scholarships are financial awards given to students based on their financial need. These scholarships aim to help students who may not have the financial resources to afford their education.
Common mistakes include missing deadlines, not following application instructions, failing to provide required documentation, and submitting generic essays. Take your time to ensure your application is complete and tailored to each scholarship.
Many need-based scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, continuing to demonstrate financial need, or completing a specific number of credit hours. Always check the terms of the scholarship.
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